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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T383 DLTMOT history

T383 DLT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
171,907 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T383 DLT was last recorded at 171,907 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,905 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,907 miles
  • 2024 – 170,544 miles
  • 2023 – 168,201 miles
  • 2022 – 161,905 miles
  • 2021 – 158,412 miles
  • 2020 – 156,307 miles
  • 2019 – 151,498 miles
  • 2018 – 146,846 miles
  • 2017 – 142,654 miles
  • 2016 – 136,249 miles
  • 2015 – 129,530 miles
  • 2014 – 125,504 miles
  • 2013 – 119,536 miles
  • 2012 – 113,123 miles
  • 2011 – 107,185 miles
  • 2010 – 100,375 miles
  • 2009 – 92,040 miles
  • 2008 – 89,925 miles
  • 2007 – 80,984 miles
  • 2006 – 74,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,907 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,907 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,907 miles
    Test number
    122044454691
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Fail171,905 miles (+1,361)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,905 miles
    Test number
    814389172072
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass170,544 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,544 miles
    Test number
    112225987270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,201 miles (+6,296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,201 miles
    Test number
    538028493778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass161,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,905 miles
    Test number
    661486973291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,905 miles (+3,493)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,905 miles
    Test number
    306716814662
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass158,412 miles (+2,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,412 miles
    Test number
    917829277822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass156,307 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,307 miles
    Test number
    315409215125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,498 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    453820390039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,846 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    328230360519
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass142,654 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,654 miles
    Test number
    865095188130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,249 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    828760129883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    674862512803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail129,530 miles (+4,026)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    832917257097
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass125,504 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    936337384211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail125,503 miles (+5,967)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    899386084234
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass119,536 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    716450393219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail119,467 miles (+6,344)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    328302183439
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass113,123 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    195204982268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,052 miles (+5,867)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    385758972244
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass107,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    307594581266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,185 miles (+6,810)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    777959071242
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass100,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    331767380291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,375 miles (+8,335)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    361677780207
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass92,040 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,040 miles
    Test number
    302083799270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,925 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    632595998260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,878 miles (+4,894)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    160710098251
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass80,984 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,984 miles
    Test number
    371898177274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail80,983 miles (+6,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    880835277251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass74,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,137 miles
    Test number
    522509786226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T383 DLT

Does T383 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T383 DLT expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T383 DLT?
The MOT on T383 DLT expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T383 DLT done?
T383 DLT was recorded at 171,907 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 5,182 miles a year.
Has T383 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 DLT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T383 DLT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T383 DLT find?
T383 DLT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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